Georgia Basic Information
- ✓ Area: About 69,700 km² (roughly the size of Hokkaido + Shikoku)
- ✓ Population: 3.7 million (2024, UNFPA)
- ✓ Capital: Tbilisi
- ✓ Ethnicity: Georgian (approx. 85%), Azerbaijani, Armenian, etc.
- ✓ Language: Georgian
- ✓ Religion: Christianity (Georgian Orthodox Church)
- ✓ Time difference: 5 hours behind Japan (no daylight saving time)
Visa for Japanese Citizens
No visa required for stays up to one year for Japanese citizens.
Georgia allows long-term stays of up to one year for tourism, business, visiting relatives, and more.
Climate, Clothing, Best Season
- Spring (Mar–May): Cool mornings and nights — bring a light coat or jacket.
- Summer (Jun–Aug): Generally mild heat and humidity. Sun protection is a must.
- Autumn (Sep–Nov): Harvest season and perfect for enjoying wine culture.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): Many regions experience snowfall. Great for winter activities.
Best season: May–June and September–October are ideal for sightseeing with mild weather.
Recommended Destinations
Tbilisi: The capital of Georgia, where tradition meets modernity in its historical cityscape.
Narikala Fortress: A historic fortress from the 4th century offering panoramic views over Old Tbilisi.
Mtskheta (Svetitskhoveli Cathedral): A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Georgia’s oldest Christian centers.
Uplistsikhe: An ancient cave city carved into rock dating back to pre-Christian times.
Gergeti Trinity Church: A scenic church at 2,170m elevation backed by Mount Kazbek.
Ananuri Church: A fortified church complex on the banks of the Zhinvali Reservoir.
Georgian Military Road: A scenic mountain route from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, offering dramatic highland and gorge landscapes.
Kutaisi (Bagrati Cathedral): A masterpiece of medieval Georgian architecture and UNESCO site.
Recommended Dishes
Khachapuri: Traditional Georgian bread filled with cheese. The Adjarian boat-shaped version is especially famous.
Khinkali: Georgian dumplings filled with juicy spiced meat — similar to xiaolongbao.
Ajapsandali: A Georgian-style ratatouille made with eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers.
Churchkhela: A sweet made by dipping strings of nuts in grape juice and drying them. A popular Georgian souvenir.
Recommended Activities
Wine Cellar Tour: Enjoy wine tasting at traditional cellars in the Kakheti region.
Flower Watching: Wildflowers and alpine plants bloom beautifully from spring to early summer.
Trekking: Hike stunning trails in the Caucasus Mountains like Ushguli and Kazbegi.
Traditional Costume Experience: Dress in Georgian attire for a memorable photo shoot.
Caucasus Model Tour Plans
From guided tours packed with highlights to simple plans with just hotels and transfers — we offer something for every traveler.